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Hannah Yeoh calls for private sector collaboration, upgraded facilities as KL’s concert boom nears RM1.7b
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Despite KL having several high-capacity stadiums and venues for concerts and live performances, their availability is still not guaranteed. According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh, this is due to
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‘Tank Day’ backlash wipes RM22m off Starbucks Korea weekly sales
SEOUL, May 27 — Starbucks Korea’s sales have taken a sharp hit after backlash over a promotional campaign accused of mocking one of South Korea’s darkest chapters in modern history, according to new data reported by the Korea JoongAng Daily. Figures
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Americans can now use PayPal in China after Tencent integrates it with WeChat Pay network
BEIJING, May 27 — US PayPal users can now make purchases across China using WeChat Pay’s QR-code merchant network, Tencent Financial Technology said today, adding the service will be rolled out to PayPal users in other markets in phases. Tencent’s
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WHO chief says DR Congo facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war
GENEVA, May 27 — The World Health Organisation chief warned today that conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was dramatically complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak and urged an immediate ceasefire. “Eastern DRC now faces
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Steven Sim says Malaysia’s diversity is key strength in attracting global investors
PETALING JAYA, May 27 — Malaysia’s multicultural society and cultural understanding became key economic advantages in attracting global investors and expanding international business ties, said Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim. Sim said therefore, the country’s diversity should be viewed
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Digital education key to Online Safety Act age verification rollout, says cyber group
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The implementation of an age verification mechanism under the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA) must be supported by comprehensive digital education efforts to ensure users, especially young people, understand the risks and challenges in cyberspace. Malaysia
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Malaysian Armed Forces expresses gratitude to TMJ for ‘unwavering support’ amid military training row
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has expressed its “highest gratitude” to the Regent of Johor (TMJ), Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, for his public backing of military exercises and his commitment to the welfare of veterans.
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Singapore dengue cases hit 2026 high as city-state enters peak mosquito season
SINGAPORE, May 27 — Singapore has recorded its highest weekly dengue case count so far this year, with infections more than doubling in a week as the city-state enters its annual peak dengue season. According to Singapore’s National Environment Agency
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Jensen Huang says Nvidia will pour US$150b a year into Taiwan, the ‘epicentre of the AI revolution’
TAIPEI, May 27 — Nvidia will increase investment in Taiwan to US$150 billion (RM600 billion) a year, the US chip giant’s boss said today, describing the export-driven island as the “epicentre of the AI revolution”. Jensen Huang, the chief executive
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US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at ‘sanctuary city’ airports ahead of World Cup
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is drawing up plans to stop processing international travellers and cargo at major US airports in “sanctuary cities” that have declined to cooperate with an immigration
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